One thing someone connected to the Jeter group has
suggested will likely go: the home run sculpture in left-center
field that was designed by artist Red Grooms and has been the
subject of controversy.

The sculpture was highly featured in the run up to the
debut of the new park, and always had its share of both defenders
and haters. Too some, it was a kitschy piece of baseball lore
that made Marlins Park unique. For others, it was an eyesore that
didn't belong anywhere close to the sport of baseball.

If given 50 years or so of baseball history to happen in
its midst, the statue would undoubtedly be involved in enough
moments that even the most hardened baseball heart would have to
admire in to some degree. But if this report turns out to be
true, Jeter and his group might decide that the Marlins are
better going forward without it.

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